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DK51 MVR

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,371 mi
Last recorded31,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 MVR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 31,371 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 31,313 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 30,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 27,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,857 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 14,532 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,859 miles

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 8,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,909 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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DK51 MVR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 24,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK51 MVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK51 MVR registered?

DK51 MVR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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